Kolkata Today: Storm, KMC Crisis, Cyber Scam, Metro Expansion

Kolkata: On 8 June 2026, a strong storm with winds reaching up to 60 km/h struck various parts of Kolkata, causing fallen trees and localized waterlogging in several areas. The adverse weather conditions disrupted normal life in the city.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is facing a political crisis following the resignation of Mayor Firhad Hakim, leading to uncertainty in the leadership. Additionally, a meeting of TMC councillors was canceled amid the ongoing turmoil. In Regent Park, a 65-year-old senior citizen suffered a loss of approximately ₹4.4 crore due to a "digital arrest" cyber scam, with police currently investigating the matter.

In other developments, a biker assaulted a duty-assigned traffic sergeant near Beckbagan naka and has been arrested by the police. West Bengal has initiated the process to implement the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme to provide health security to millions in the state. Furthermore, Kolkata Metro announced plans to receive 60 new modern trains over the next five years, along with significant railway projects in Bengal.